Comparison: Turning circle Nissan Qashqai vs. competitors 2025

As we saunter down memory lane, the Qashqai's turning circle has had its fair share of incarnations. The original J10 model (2007-2010) and its facelift (2010-2014) sported a rather nimble turning circle of 10.60 meters. Then came the J11 (2014-2017) when someone decided that slightly spilling your coffee while parking was in vogue, increasing to 10.70 meters, which remained unchanged even after its facelift up to 2021. Fast forward to the latest J12 version, and the turning circle has now blossomed into a full 11.10 meters. It's as if Nissan wanted to evoke a sense of grandeur while making a U-turn.

Within the Nissan family, the Qashqai finds itself in intriguing territory. For instance, the Nissan Micra boasts a turning circle of 10.30 meters, making it ideal for tight city slicking. The Nissan Juke, meanwhile, matches the earliest Qashqai iterations at 10.60 meters. On one end, the Nissan Ariya and Leaf each clock in at 10.80 meters. On the vast extremes of spatial logistics, we have the Nissan X-Trail which surprisingly matches the Qashqai at 11.10 meters. But if you thought this was as bad as it could get, think again—step aside for the Nissan Townstar series, touching an astronomical 11.80 meters.

But how does the Qashqai fare when measured against its peers? It's interesting to note that the Renault Austral, its French cousin, offers a slightly tighter 11.40-meter turning circle. The MG ZS, meanwhile, showcases a sprightlier 10.40 meters, a significant advantage in compact spaces. Over at the other end of the spectrum, the Mazda MPV trundles through with a turning circle of 12.20 meters—practically needing its own postal code to make a U-turn. Models like the Citroen C4 Aircross, clocking in at 10.60 meters, portray the balancing act between space and agility. So while the Qashqai may not be the nimblest, it certainly holds its own in a very competitive segment Austral, ZS, and Mazda MPV notwithstanding.